Terrence Ross vs Austin Rivers

[Sketch5]

If DA can bump up to the 15ish spot which one would you draft?

I kinda like Ross over all. Good size, plays good D, REBOUNDS, and has good range. Has a hard time finishing around the rim when its not a dunk. And his confidence is up and down. That might be a problem with Doc getting on him.

Rivers I think will take a bit longer, smaller, sometimes doesn't see the open man, shot selection not always good, and can't move with out the ball, and when he catch's it, has a hard time going right up with the shot. But he can create his own shot, which is really nice to have on the team.


Its kinda a toss up, just depends one what the team needs most I guess.

[lightspeed5]

rivers easily. intangibles, speed, first step, high ceiling, and last  one: extension of doc rivers on the floor.

[csfansince60s]

rivers easily. intangibles, speed, first step, high ceiling, and last  one: extension of doc rivers on the floor.

+1...Agree...add to that: fearlessness and big-time confidence.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

 Terrence Ross.

Great shooter, good defender, athletic as heck and he fits better to this team than Austin is.

[syfy9]

I'll go with the guy who thinks he is the greatest basketball player on the court.

Granted it could lead to Rivers' downfall, it will also be the fuel for his success in the NBA. Cocky, arrogant players can be horrible if drafted in a bad situation. On the other side, most superstars are cocky and all think they are the best basketball player ever (Bird, Jordan, Kobe, etc.). It's a valuable mindset.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'll go with the guy who thinks he is the greatest basketball player on the court.

Granted it could lead to Rivers' downfall, it will also be the fuel for his success in the NBA. Cocky, arrogant players can be horrible if drafted in a bad situation. On the other side, most superstars are cocky and all think they are the best basketball player ever (Bird, Jordan, Kobe, etc.). It's a valuable mindset.

We already have that in Rondo. That's an ego collision waiting to happen IMO.

[syfy9]

I'll go with the guy who thinks he is the greatest basketball player on the court.

Granted it could lead to Rivers' downfall, it will also be the fuel for his success in the NBA. Cocky, arrogant players can be horrible if drafted in a bad situation. On the other side, most superstars are cocky and all think they are the best basketball player ever (Bird, Jordan, Kobe, etc.). It's a valuable mindset.

We already have that in Rondo. That's an ego collision waiting to happen IMO.

Point taken (TP). In most other situations, Rivers is a better prospect than Ross.

[Change]

For Celtics Terrence Ross makes the most sense. Although Austin Rivers inevitable will become a star in the NBA. I don't think this is the right place for him.

The best option for Austin is to a find a coach who can develop him as point guard. There's shift in the league having scoring PG. Less wear and tear in his body.

[Celestine3]

Good luck!

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'll go with the guy who thinks he is the greatest basketball player on the court.

Granted it could lead to Rivers' downfall, it will also be the fuel for his success in the NBA. Cocky, arrogant players can be horrible if drafted in a bad situation. On the other side, most superstars are cocky and all think they are the best basketball player ever (Bird, Jordan, Kobe, etc.). It's a valuable mindset.

We already have that in Rondo. That's an ego collision waiting to happen IMO.

Point taken (TP). In most other situations, Rivers is a better prospect than Ross.

Austin has star potential, it's true. But Ross is a more fit. He has also a high upside, while not star quality, good enough to be a starter in the league.

[clover]

Gotta go with the guy who almost wants it too much over the one with the 'poor motor'.

[mgent]

I'll go with the guy who thinks he is the greatest basketball player on the court.

Granted it could lead to Rivers' downfall, it will also be the fuel for his success in the NBA. Cocky, arrogant players can be horrible if drafted in a bad situation. On the other side, most superstars are cocky and all think they are the best basketball player ever (Bird, Jordan, Kobe, etc.). It's a valuable mindset.

We already have that in Rondo. That's an ego collision waiting to happen IMO.

We also have that in Paul and KG....what's your point?  Austin is a scorer, that's all he wants to do.  Why would that cause a problem with Rondo who wants to go through the entire game without ever taking a shot?  No chance he causes any more ego clashes than what our guys have endured for the last 5 years.

[MBz]

Ross has as much confidence on the floor as Rivers does.  Ross is bigger, stronger, more athletic, a better shooter at this stage in his career, & a better defender.  Rivers was rated higher out of HS, but Ross is the better NBA prospect.  Ross has also shown he can excel without the ball in his hands all the time, Rivers hasn't shown that.  The last thing you want to pair with Rondo is a ball dominant off guard.  It'll take away from Rondo's game. 

[clover]

Ross has as much confidence on the floor as Rivers does.  Ross is bigger, stronger, more athletic, a better shooter at this stage in his career, & a better defender.  Rivers was rated higher out of HS, but Ross is the better NBA prospect.  Ross has also shown he can excel without the ball in his hands all the time, Rivers hasn't shown that.  The last thing you want to pair with Rondo is a ball dominant off guard.  It'll take away from Rondo's game. 

I actually am not pining for either of them on the 2013 Celtics, but I bet Rivers, even though he's four years younger, gets taken ahead of Ross.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'll go with the guy who thinks he is the greatest basketball player on the court.

Granted it could lead to Rivers' downfall, it will also be the fuel for his success in the NBA. Cocky, arrogant players can be horrible if drafted in a bad situation. On the other side, most superstars are cocky and all think they are the best basketball player ever (Bird, Jordan, Kobe, etc.). It's a valuable mindset.

We already have that in Rondo. That's an ego collision waiting to happen IMO.

We also have that in Paul and KG....what's your point?  Austin is a scorer, that's all he wants to do.  Why would that cause a problem with Rondo who wants to go through the entire game without ever taking a shot?  No chance he causes any more ego clashes than what our guys have endured for the last 5 years.

PP and KG found a way to work together.

My point is Austin would take away the ball from Rondo. Both are only effective when they are creating, Rondo for others, Rivers for himself. And when the offense won't run the way it should, there's a potential that there be a little ego clash on both.